Car Wash Coupon Season is back!
You’ve waited since fall for this… May in Portland doesn’t just mean the beginning of beautiful weather, it’s also the beginning of Car Wash Coupon Season at Tom Dwyer Automotive! The summer heat will soon turn our parking lot into a dust factory, so we offer free car washes to make up for it. Car Wash Coupon Season runs from May 15 until September 15. Sorry, but we only give out coupons for services exceeding $125 and not for oil changes or other minor services. So why don’t we just wash your car here? It’s one of the most common questions we get, so we’ll let Tom himself tell you why…
“Because we’re so close to the river, we (and the city) closely monitor our discharges. If we washed more than 7 cars a week we’d have to install capture systems for every drop or risk damaging the environment. We offer free coupons for WashMan because they’ve already made the investment to do the cleaning right without environmental damage. Even just vacuuming cars presents problems. Although we used to vacuum, we stopped out of respect for our client’s privacy. You wouldn’t believe the things people leave in their cars, from fragile breakables to money to weapons. There are also liability and damage issues that outweigh the benefits of a clean carpet.”
So that’s the story. You can forget about washing your car for the summer, but only if you stop by to take advantage of our yearly blowout… CAR WASH COUPON SEASON!
Looking for our special offers?
We publish our special offers or discounts in this Shop Talk column, but you don’t have to wait for our newsletter. We created a page on our website with all our current offers in one spot so you’ll always know where to find them, and we’ll update the page whenever the offers change. Bookmark this page now, and you’ll always be a click away from savings! In the meantime, here’s one discount we have right now…
Have your A/C repaired and we’ll waive the A/C diagnostic charges!
You shouldn’t wait for summer to get your vehicle in shape! If you’re experiencing any issues with your vehicle’s air conditioning then bring it in NOW for diagnosis. Have the repair done and we’ll WAIVE the diagnostic charges (up to $100).
Schedule your vehicle for service before June 8, 2015
Maximum discount $100. Not combinable with other offers. YOU MUST MENTION THIS OFFER WHEN YOU SCHEDULE YOUR VEHICLE FOR SERVICE!
Referral Reward Program- 2015’s First Quarterly Award!
Year two of our Referral Reward program is off to a great start. As a quick reminder, Referral Reward is our way to say thanks for the generous referrals our clients give to their families, friends, and co-workers. Every time a new client gives your name as a referral source, we make a donation in your name to the non-profit group or charity of your choice. It’s a win-win for everyone involved, and so far in 2015 we’ve made donations to 37 groups for a total of just under $1,100. Here are the groups our clients chose in April…
Mercy Corps The Breast Cancer Society Make a Wish Red Cross
Northwest Pilot Project Oregon Cultural Trust Medical Teams International
Oregon Food Bank (2) Protect Our Winters Planned Parenthood
Not only did each of these groups receive a donation, each became eligible for quarterly and yearly awards as well. Coincidently, May is when we give our first quarterly award of the year so without further ado we’d like to announce the winner of 2015’s first quarterly award, and winner of $200 is…
Medical Teams International
We tend to prefer smaller, local charities for our quarterly and yearly awards, but with the devastating earthquake in Nepal still unfolding, groups like Medical Teams International need every dime of help they can get. And the group does have an Oregon connection… not only is it currently based in Tigard, OR, but it was founded in 1979 by Ron Post, an Oregon businessman with no medical background. Inspired by refugees fleeing the Khmer Rough into Thailand, Ron put together 2 dozen medical volunteers to bring supplies and medical care. Less than a month later, he and his volunteers were doing the same in Cambodia’s killing fields, and they’ve never looked back. Today MTI is active in over 30 countries including the US, and has programs in disaster response, mobile dentistry, community health, emergency medical services, medical supply distribution, and medical services and training. And we bet they can still use YOUR help! Please contact MTI at 14150 SW Milton Court, Tigard, OR, 97224, call them at 503-624-1000 or 800-959-4325, or go by their website at www.MedicalTeams.org for detailed information on all their programs.
Your reviews and referrals matter
We are constantly grateful for the supportive and loyal clients we have developed over the years. Your comments and appreciation keep us on the right road to providing the superior automotive service you deserve. Your reviews and referrals are not only the highest compliments we can receive, but they’re the lifeblood of our new business. If you like what you’ve found at Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, please tell a friend or take a minute to write a review on Yelp, Angieslist, Google, or the review site of your choice. Thank you!
Latest Automotive Recalls
Automobiles are just like any other product; occasional flaws in manufacture or design can cause problems once they leave the factory. When an issue is identified the manufacturers and government work hard to bring the vehicles back in for refit or repair, but not all recalls make the front pages. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a constantly updated list of recalls from every manufacturer. The last month’s recalls are below, but clicking the button at right will take you to the full list at the NHTSA website.
